Children's summer engineering/ LEGO camps in South Carolina: Summer technology camp in Columbia for elementary school & middle school students. Computer science programs for kids & teens with game design & Lego robotics classes, find day camps in Richland County SC.
South Carolina State Museum - Summer Camps: Located in the heart of downtown Columbia SC, the South Carolina State Museum provides a variety of educational, engineering-based summer camps for kids. Offered in partnership with Engineering for Kids, our summer camps inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Throughout 5 weeks in summer 2014, the museum will present day camps that focus on combining engineering and science with fun for all campers. Each week, the camp days will be broken down into morning and afternoon sessions. Campers are able to sign up for full-day and half-day options. Convenient for kids from Darlington, Lee, Lexington, Richland, and Sumter Counties.
Engineering-Based Summer Camps for Kids: Duration: 1-week / Full day & half-day options available
LEGO: Mindstorm Campers design, program and control fully functional robotic models using LEGO Robotics in a series of real-life activities. Campers also test and modify robot behaviors.
LEGO: Rescue Mission Campers design and program robots to respond to simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble and retrieving targets.
LEGO: How Amusing Campers compete on teams in engineering-related contests with the goal of creating the most fantastic theme park experience ever.
Survivor: Engineers Cove Campers compete as tribes in engineering-related challenges to survive and eventually escape an abandoned island!
Heroes Week Campers join a league of heroes and compete in engineering-related challenges to protect the world and save mankind in the process,
Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game Campers create their own video game from start to finish using Multimedia Fusion 2.
Game Design: Racing Games Campers use Multimedia Fusion 2 to design a racetrack, race cars and an environment in which their cars compete.
The Engineering of Food (Girls Only) Students explore The Engineering of Food, and create their very own food production company in this appetizing camp.
Momentum Madness Campers work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, able to withstand astonishing speeds.
iD Tech Camps offers immersive technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Summer programs include week-long, tech-related day camps for children ages 7-17 (iD Tech Camps), as well as 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18 (iD Tech Academies).
This unique tech camp environment unites students who often have similar interests, providing a foundation for new, long-term friendships. Students receive exposure to the industry’s best software (from Apple, Google, Adobe, Microsoft, Autodesk, and more), empowering and preparing campers for a real-world future in tech.
We recruit tech-savvy, energetic instructors from prestigious universities, and train them in-person. Our goal is to ensure that every location is comprised of experienced, returning camp counselors along with new individuals who bring a fresh perspective to camp.
“My son really enjoyed the camp! The director was very accommodating with me having to drop my son off late due to tutoring sessions. As parents, we were really impressed by the game he created.” - Lee W., Parent, Emory University
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina, one hour west of Greenville, Camp Chatuga is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls in Grades 1 through 11. We provide 1-4 week camp options where campers choose their own daily activities from over 20 available choices.
Daily Activity groups are kept small so each camper receives personal attention. Each evening at Camp Chatuga includes a fun-filled, entertaining activity for all to enjoy.
Our ratio of campers to staff is an outstanding 4 to 1. Chatuga strives to keep costs down without compromising quality or care, as it is our desire to make camp affordable for your family.
Located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Camp Pinnacle provides traditional summer camp programs for boys and girls ages 8-14. Our 2-week and 4-week camp options help to raise a caring, confident, and independent child equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.
Our small, personal, and carefully-designed program means that your child can accomplish more than you ever expected in as little as 2 weeks!
We provide a safe, exciting, and substantive summer camp experience through our personal attention to each camper, our caring attitude, and our competence.
Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• Study online at home in South Carolina! Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA) is an accredited provider of NCAA-approved online programs for homeschoolers nationwide in Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
• We offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes, college entrance assistance, and summer classes. Students are also welcome to take single classes. Access to our online courses is available 24/7.
• As a parent of a K-12 student, you want your child to have courses that challenge, teachers who inspire,and learning opportunities that ensure a successful future.
• For a fraction of the cost of a top private school, ALA offers a top-rated curriculum, certified teachers, a mentoring program, and college placement services.
• ALA is committed to providing a positive learning environment that encourages success through individualized instruction.
• Our program recognizes that each child is an individual, so we offer comprehensive, customizable courses that suit their learning styles, interests, and educational goals.
• Each student will develop the skills necessary for achievement in higher education, and establish a life-long love for learning.
• Each senior who completes the program will receive a homeschool diploma from ALA and an official transcript that states that you have completed the requirements for graduation in your state.
• ALA is accredited by the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC).
• Leading specialists in summer sports camps and sports tours, Let Me Play provides quality sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.
• Our residential and non-residential summer camps are open to boys and girls. Camps include Basketball (ages 10-21), Football, and Athletics (ages 10-18).
• We also provide optional English language lessons alongside the sports camps, as well as a stand-alone English language camp for juniors and international high school teenagers.
• As well as sports and language camps, we also offer a summer transition camp for pupils moving from primary into secondary school.
• We take sport seriously and our coaches are there to help each individual develop, enjoy and reach his/her maximum potential. Our camps are a fantastic experience for young people of all ages and all abilities.
Parent Review: “This is just a short note to say a big BIG thank you to the whole team, for your time, effort, warm and fun approach, engagement, humour, and professionalism. My son had a wonderful time” - Parent of Basketball Camp Participant, France
Residential / Non-Residential Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-18: • Athletics Camp (Coaching in all track & field events)
• Football Players Camp (offers you the chance to train with professional football players)
Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-21: • Basketball Camp (with international coaches)
Also available: • English Language Camp for juniors and international high school teenagers
• Optional English lessons
• Summer Transition Camp (for pupils moving from primary into secondary school)
The Institute of Intensive English (IIE) Hawaii is located in central Waikiki, Honolulu (only a 3 minute walk from Waikiki beach).
We are a high-quality English language school that provides English summer programs for children and teenagers ages 6 to 16 years.
IIE Hawaii is a world leader in delivering total immersion English courses, and welcomes students from around the world to our outstanding academic programs, activities and services.
We also provide a basic English Summer School program for parents of students studying in our K-STEP and T-STEP programs.
We provide a wide range of English programs to over 200 happy students every year. Our English-only policy at the school ensures that students gain confidence in English communication skills.
Our teachers are highly experienced and qualified, and we offer small class sizes, and total English immersion with our English only policy.
We have been teaching English to international students for over 25 years. All students receive an IIE certificate on completion of their course.
IIE is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), an accrediting body officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978.
Hawaii is an excellent choice for studying English abroad. It is one of the safest places in the United States.
Testimonial: "I would definitely recommend IIE to my friends. I had such an amazing time in this school and my English has improved considerably."
- Jacquem, France